George Leonard is an award-winning journalist who was an editor for many years of Look magazine. He holds a black belt in Aikido and founded The Leonard Energy Training. His books include Education and Ecstasy, The Ultimate Athlete, Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment and co-author of The Life We Are Given.
Leonard, George

Leonard's book Education and Ecstasy has had profound effects on education. In this talk he describes the history of education, why it has had to be repressive, and the nature of an education that includes joy and becomes ecstatic. - 1970 San Francisco - One Audiotape

Leonard, in the process of writing The Transformation, which deals with alternate systems of perceiving and being that he has personally glimpsed, takes us on his journey of thought and inspiration in the writing of this book. - 1971 Esalen - One Audiotape

Leonard with Murphy, co-founder of Esalen, present a"growing body of evidence that modes of sensing exist that are generally not acknowledged in our culture. We believe that our capacities in areas ranging from what we term normal to what we term metanormal are vastly greater than commonly assumed, and that by cultivating them we can enrich our lives." - - One BOOK

Leonard leads you through a series of exercises designed to promote healing and transformation of body, mind, heart and soul. Intended as the basis of a consistent daily routine, these exercises are the core of Integral Transformative Practice, which Leonard developed with his friend and colleague Michael Murphy. By grounding and developing awareness, the practices can help you find joy in the present moment. 58 min. - - One VIDEO